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Tropical Storm Dolly forms in Atlantic but faces tough road ahead
Tropical Storm Dolly formed in the central Atlantic on Thursday but is expected to weaken due to strong wind shear…
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Cleveland Ferguson III named interim JTA CEO
JTA’s second-in-command assumes the interim CEO spot as search kicks off to replace departing head Nat Ford.…
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Carr, Gallion, Laguerre remembered on anniversary of racist Dollar General shooting
Angela Carr, Jerrald Gallion and Anolt “A.J.” Laguerre Jr. were remembered on the third anniversary of their deaths at a…
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WHAT TO DO | Theatre in the Park; ‘Cut the Fruit’; Clothed life drawing sessions
Theatre in the Park in Atlantic Beach, a new MOCA art exhibit Downtown, and drawing practice in St. Augustine are…
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Jacksonville council member Peluso to push for new rules on Flock-style cameras
Jimmy Peluso will hold a meeting Friday on his proposal to regulate Flock-style surveillance technology.…
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Jacksonville City Council OKs veteran-hiring legislation
Companies receiving city incentives must make a “good faith effort” to hire veterans and will be given extra consideration for…
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After retention pond deaths of 2 Jacksonville children this month, ‘time to take action’
Council member Reggie Gaffney Jr. gathered fellow lawmakers, parents developers and others to discuss how to prevent more deaths after…
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UNF presidential search committee selects University of North Georgia president
A UNF search committee has selected the University of North Georgia’s president as the Jacksonville school’s potential next leader.…
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Republican governor candidate Byron Donalds picks Bryan Avila as running mate
Bryan Avila will become Florida lieutenant governor if Byron Donalds wins the general election in November.…
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Local food banks see more need amid federal-assistance restrictions, rising prices
Feeding Northeast Florida expects to surpass its 2025 record of 38.1 million pounds of food distributed from its food banks.…
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Fernandina Beach paid parking to end Nov. 18
Fernandina Beach’s paid parking will end on Nov. 18.…
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VyStar announces $5 million donation for UF graduate campus in LaVilla
The credit union will pay out the gift over five years, as UF prepares for its first students on the…
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Atlantic Beach wants you to take a FlashVote survey instead of ranting on Facebook
The FlashVote platform is aimed at residents who can’t attend city meetings, with quick, anonymous surveys. Jacksonville and Atlantic Beaches…
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Jacksonville weighing incentives for relaunch of Bellwether restaurant Downtown
The new Bellwether owner are seeking a forgivable loan to help reopen the restaurant with changes to the menu and…
August 24, 2026
Florida seeks repeal of four required vaccines for schools
The rule would remove Hepatitis B, chicken pox, influenza type b, and pneumococcal vaccines for public school attendance.…
August 24, 2026
Flock cameras are watching more than roads in Jacksonville
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office says it operates about 150 Flock devices, but cameras at pools suggest that number may not…
August 24, 2026
Pair riding WaveRunners from Fernandina to Maryland to fundraise for teen mental health
2 friends are on a 1,200-mile trip from Fernandina Beach to Maryland astride Yamaha WaveRunners to raise funds for teen…
August 24, 2026
Slow-the-growth candidates win big in St. Johns County
From the School Board to the County Commission, this month’s primary elections scored wins for St. Johns County candidates running…
August 21, 2026
Jacksonville Animal Care and Protective Services waives adoption fees as shelter fills
ACPS is promoting its AI-powered app JaxPawFinder to connect prospective owners with pets after a surge in shelter population.…
August 21, 2026
Sebastian Harbor Marina in St. Augustine to open in October after 20 years
The 64-slip marina on the San Sabastian River basin in St. Augustine will open after sitting idle for decades.…
August 21, 2026
Becovic pays $27 million for Carling and 11 East in Downtown Jacksonville
The The Residences at Barnett and Laura Street Trio owner’s purchase adds two more historic Downtown Jacksonville buildings to its…
August 20, 2026
Regency Square Mall among locations eyed for Duval Schools headquarters move
Duval Schools is considering four options for a headquarters relocation as it also weighs two purchase offers on its Southbank…
August 20, 2026
$20M fund established to spark affordable rental housing in Jacksonville
A group of private and philanthropic investors is creating the fund as another tool to combat the housing crisis.…
August 20, 2026
Analysis | What a Democratic win on Jax City Council means for Duval County
Democratic Candidate Mone Holder flipped an At-Large Jacksonville City Council seat held by a Republican for seven years.…
August 20, 2026
After major primary upsets, Florida Democrats prepare for uphill battle in November
Democratic leaders pledge to flip political power in Florida after 30 years of Republican governance.…
August 20, 2026
JTA’s budget deficit ballooned over 3 months, city auditors report
The transportation authority’s projected deficit grew from $2.25 million in March to $31.8 million in June.…
August 19, 2026
WHAT TO DO | Cafecito Coffee Social; Jax Library Writer’s Day; Tattoo Convention
A daylong writers’ retreat Downtown, a caffeinated dance party in Riverside, and an international ink convention in St. Augustine are…
August 19, 2026
Duval’s election turnout modest; support for Angie Nixon overwhelming
Turnout totaled about 23%, and Nixon, the U.S. Senate candidate, won nearly every Duval precinct.…
August 19, 2026
New fire station replaces 46-year-old firehouse at Blount Island
The new, larger Fire Station 48 will protect JAXPORT and Northside neighborhoods on Heckscher Drive.…
August 19, 2026
1,000-plus acres of agricultural land OK’d for development in St. Johns
As many as 15,000 homes got the green light under a new law that eases the way for development.…
August 18, 2026
Democratic State Rep. Nixon upsets Vindman, will face Moody for U.S. Senate
State Rep. Angie Nixon, a staunch progressive who represents part of Jacksonville in the Florida House, defeated establishment favorite Lt.…
August 18, 2026
Here were the local contests decided outright on Election Day in August
From school board to judges and state Legislature, here were the winners on Election Day, Tuesday, Aug. 18.…
August 18, 2026
Voters kill paid parking in Fernandina Beach with overwhelming ‘yes’
Almost 75% of Fernandina Beach voters voted to ban paid parking in the center of the historic city’s Downtown.…
August 18, 2026
See how Northeast Florida voted for state and federal offices
Live results from Tuesday’s primary election for Congress, governor, the Florida Legislature and others.…
August 18, 2026
Ability Housing completes 92 units of affordable housing in St. Augustine
The Village of New Augustine is Ability Housing’s first project in St. Augustine. It won’t be the last.…
August 18, 2026
MUSIC | 6 new albums by Northeast Florida artists out now
Looking for new music recommendations? Try these new albums recently released by Northeast Florida artists.…
August 18, 2026
On St. Johns ballots in November: More funding for conservation?
St. Johns County voters will be asked whether they support a tax increase to help buy conservation land.…
August 18, 2026
Why Florida voters shouldn’t overlook today’s primary election
Many nonpartisan local contests, including school boards, are open to all voters.…
August 17, 2026
Military kids in city-funded Cathedral Arts Project arts programs saw academic gains
With city funding, the Cathedral Arts Project collaborated with the University of North Florida to provide military families arts education.…
August 17, 2026
New artificial reef sunk off Jacksonville, the first of its kind in years
An artificial reef made of concrete culverts will increase marine habitat and benefit anglers and divers.…
August 17, 2026
El Niño keeps Atlantic hurricane activity unusually quiet
Strong wind shear and dry air are suppressing hurricane activity across the Atlantic basin.…
August 16, 2026
Duval School Board candidates take in more money than most in Florida
School board elections in Jacksonville have brought in a lot of money through individual, business and PAC support.…